A Ghost of a Chance
Civic Center Park doesn’t have to become a dead zone next year!
History & Nostalgia
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What Lies Beneath: A Spirited History of Cheesman Park
The area was once a graveyard for early Denver residents, and ghost stories keep emerging.
Denver Water Purchases Historic Golden Ranch Property for $5.6 Million
The Lazy Heart Ranch has been operating since 1873, with a legacy that stretches to downtown Denver.
Mile High Haunts: Denver’s Spookiest Sites
With all its history, is it any wonder that sometimes, if you listen hard enough, the shadows of the city seem to speak?
Little Saigon Tells Its Community’s Story at History Colorado
The legacy of the Little Saigon Business District is celebrated in a new exhibit, Big Dreams in Denver’s Little Saigon, at the History Colorado Center.
The Brown Palace Has Made a Spirited Comeback
“It’s hard to describe, but there’s a spirit here like no other. The Brown Palace isn’t just a hotel, it’s a feeling.”
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The Catamounts Premiere A Town Called Harris, a Ghostly Comic Romp in a Historic Schoolhouse
“A Town Called Harris is like Noises Off or The Play That Goes Wrong, but immersive,” says the show’s playwright, Jessica Austgen.
Ten Archaeological Sites in Colorado
Hidden canyons across the state feature cliff dwellings, rock art and other ancient artifacts.
Ten Best Ghost Tours in Denver and Beyond
The best ghost tours in Denver this year, from LoDo’s haunted bars to Boulder’s haunted theaters and the Stanley Hotel’s spooky lore.
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Before There Was the Sleeper House, There Was Architect Charles Deaton
Woody Allen and Diane Keaton made the scene here back in 1973.
Goodbye, Columbus: Today Is Not a State Holiday in Colorado
But Denver is marking its first official Indigenous Peoples’ Day city holiday.
Ten Things to Do in Ouray
Discover cascading falls, via ferrata routes and scenic hot springs in the “Switzerland of America.”
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Denver to Name New Park After Native American Leader
The ten-acre park in Green Valley Ranch will be the first urban park in the city named after a Native American.
Ten Underground Mine Tours in Colorado
See relics of the past and chip into glittering gold veins at these hidden gems across the state.
Meet the Coloradan Ready to Make Some History With James Comey
With assignments like this, Lindsey Halligan won’t win Miss Congeniality.
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Zoot Suit Fashion Show, Classic Car Exhibit Celebrate Chicano Culture at Denver Art Society
“I think values and cultures are dying out, so it’s really important to highlight that and keep flowing with it.”
See Some “Seriously Weird Stuff” at History Colorado’s Creeporado
See haunted dolls, mountain man dentures and Mike the Headless Chicken at History Colorado’s Creeporado.
Tell Clyfford I Said “Hi” Is an Indigenous Reimagining of Clyfford Still’s Work
Youth from the Colville Confederated Tribes co-curate an exhibition at Denver’s Clyfford Still Museum featuring artwork of their ancestors.
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Old Trades Take New Life as Denver Artists Revitalize Traditional Crafts
Denver-based artists are reimagining old crafts like taxidermy, leather work and more.
A Short Look at the Long Legacy of East High
The recent news isn’t the whole story about this landmark Denver school.
Vinegar Syndrome Denver Reopens Near Casa Bonita After Year-Long Hiatus
“What we do at Vinegar Syndrome is find those lost, obscure genre films that have never had a Blu-ray or 4K release, and then restore and release them.”
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Rare, Unseen Rolling Stones Photos to Debut in Denver
The film photographs are a collector’s dream, showing the rock legends at their peak at Folsom Field in 1981.